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New Hire Full Time
Western Water Management, Saskatchewan
- Operator Prerequisites
o Excavator
o 1A
- 3 Years Experience
Outline Responsibilities
- Working and taking direction from foreman, responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include:
o Excavators
o Dozers
o Loaders
- Position will require ability to travel to communities as required.
- Responsibilities
o Ensure safety and quality on a constant basis
o Ability to follow site plans
o Operate heavy equipment on a safe and efficient way per all relevant legislation, policies and procedures
o Perform safety and maintenance checks
o Clean heavy equipment as required
o Safely / securely store heavy equipment
o Advise supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
Requirements
- Class 5 license, class 1 license with air brakes considered asset
- Operators certificate from licensed service provider
Skills
- Minimum 3 years of extensive experience operating excavator
o Some experience on crawler tractors and loaders considered an asset
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Prepare accident reports
Specific Skills
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Operate heavy equipment
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
Type of Heavy Equipment Operated
- Trencher, large or small
- Forklift
- Front end loader
- Bulldozer, large or small
- Backhoe excavator, loader
Type Of Work Experience
- Trenching
- Sub-grade excavating
- Material handling
- Fine grading and finishing
- Excavating
- Ditching
- Backfilling
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Work Setting / Industry Experience
- Large diameter pipeline construction
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors